Things I've always wondered:

[Elefantman]

Why do drive through ATM's have instructions in Braille?

 

[PacadermaTideUs]

Not so much funny, but stuff I've seriously wondered. I find that I wonder about language-related issues quite a bit...

Why is it SO difficult for some folks to say "nuclear". Does it LOOK like "nucular"?

Dangerous waters: How has ebonics turned "r" into "arrah" and "ask" into "axe"? Not trying to be racist here. I'm serious.

If the puzzle is "Ask me now and I'll tell you later", and a contestant guesses "Axe me now and I'll tell you later", will Sajak give him the win? Does the answer to that question depend on the contestant's race?

What idiot decided to name the little thingy in the toilet tank a "ballcock"? Was he trying to be cute?

Sometimes I wonder if dogs understand more than they let on.

Do they know that mommy and daddy aren't really wrestling? Do they know that the doghouse is really a dogbox? Do they know that they look different than mommy and daddy?

When it's over, is it OVER?

Do snails think some snails look hot while others are butt-ugly?

Why the love for soap operas? Reality shows? Hollywood personalities? Jerry Springer? Are people REALLY that petty? That bored with their own real life? Do they even know how bored they are?

Synchronicity. It doesn't logically and rationally make sense. But DANG, have I had some weird experiences. Is there a quantum connection?

I suppose that's good enough for now.

 

[silentsam74]

One doesn't even have to think to get some good questions to ask. Just type something into Google's search box at random and check out the suggestions.

why can't i own a canadian
why is my poop green
why do dogs eat poop

There are some crazy things that pop up in search suggestions. For instance, try typing in 'why is the' and one of the suggestions comes up, 'why is there a dead pakistani on my couch.' :rofl:

 

[CharminTide]

Autocomplete Me

 

[Bamaman-n-KS]

One doesn't even have to think to get some good questions to ask. Just type something into Google's search box at random and check out the suggestions.

why can't i own a canadian
why is my poop green
why do dogs eat poop

There are some crazy things that pop up in search suggestions. For instance, try typing in 'why is the' and one of the suggestions comes up, 'why is there a dead pakistani on my couch.' :rofl:

WHAT!!! I can't own a Canadian? Dang it! I'll have to let my two go.:biggrin2:

 

[jangalang]

Why is a Female Prison called a Penal Colony?

"I bought some tartar control toothpaste........I still have tarter, but now it's under control." -- Mitch Hedburg

"In fact I've got so much tartar on my teeth, that when I eat Fish Sticks, I don't have to dip them in anything" -- Mitch Hedburg

"It's harder to start flossing than to quit smoking." -MH

 

[MegaVars]

Why is Moby Dick a sperm whale?

Why do street crossing lights have a green hand or red hand? Shouldn't it be a green foot or red foot?

 

[Bodhisattva]

Why is Moby Dick a sperm whale?

It is an apocopation of spermaceti whale. Spermaceti is a substance found in whale blubber that was used for soaps, candles, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.

These whales were also big enough to sink whaling boats back in the day.

 

[MegaVars]

It is an apocopation of spermaceti whale. Spermaceti is a substance found in whale blubber that was used for soaps, candles, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.

These whales were also big enough to sink whaling boats back in the day.

Thanks....this whole time I just thought ol' Herm was a perv.

 

[It's On A Slab]

Auburn: What Went Wrong?

 

[Bodhisattva]

Thanks....this whole time I just thought ol' Herm was a perv.

Well, Herman was rumored to fly a rainbow flag on occasion. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

[MegaVars]

Well, Herman was rumored to fly a rainbow flag on occasion. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Of course not. :biggrin2:

 

[uafan4life]

Auburn: What Went Wrong?

Wow, where to start.

I'm thinking we'd need a whole new thread just for this question. But, then again, does the barn really deserve its own thread? I'm thinking 'no'.

 

[skibama]

Why does the power company advertise? What choice do I have?

 

[BamaNation]

The only answer I have for your question is..........they are stupid but not that stupid.

Please do not offend our snake-handling members

 

[BamaNation]

• Why people get earrings in places where there are not ears?
• Why, when trying to 'be different' do so many end up looking alike?
• Why people would ever wear jeans with the waist around their knees?
• Why people drink/drug themselves into a stupor?
• Why anyone would choose Auburn over Alabama?
• Why some people seem intent on proving how stupid they are?
• Why people can't be bothered to give a turn signal when changing lanes (or turning)?

These are all 'people'-focused. I'll think of some non-people specific ones later.

 

[BamaBrass]

Why do some Privates think that they can get a way with certain things?
Why do so many adults have grammar problems (i.e., lose-loose, your-you're)?
Why do some Privates think that we don't do PT in the Army?
Why will ALOT of people not get over in the slow lane?
Why do people keep electing Reid and Pelosi?

 

[MegaVars]

Auburn: What Went Wrong?

First Auburn Settlers

And so it began. :biggrin2:

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Here is a good one and a serious one:

Why does your voice sound different to everyone than it does in your own head?

 

[CrimsonChuck]

Why anyone would pay more for a baked potato wrapped in plastic.